Estêvão's Absence from Chelsea Squad Raises Eyebrows
The exclusion of Estêvão from the Chelsea squad for their match against Brentford in the Premier League has sparked surprise and speculation among fans. The Brazilian midfielder was not even named on the bench for the game.
Omission from Brentford Match
The Chelsea squad list for the game against Brentford, a match in the fourth round of the Premier League, raised questions when Estêvão was not included. The Brazilian midfielder-attacker was not even named among the substitutes, and Chelsea has yet to provide an explanation for his absence.
Possible Rest for Champions League Debut?
Fans of both Chelsea and Brazilian football are wondering if Estêvão is being rested. The English club will make its Champions League debut on Wednesday (September 17th) against Bayern Munich. This challenging fixture may have influenced the Blues' decision regarding Estêvão's participation in the Brentford match.
Estêvão's Promising Start at Chelsea
Since joining Chelsea, the Brazilian youngster has impressed. He has already played in three matches for the Blues, starting in two of them, and has provided one assist. Importantly, Estêvão, at just 18 years old, still has considerable room for growth and development within the team.
The Wait for Estêvão's First Premier League Goal
As Chelsea prepares to face Brentford this Saturday (September 13th) in the Premier League, all eyes are on Estêvão, who has made a promising start to his career with the London club. His absence is, therefore, quite notable.
Gaining increasing opportunities under coach Enzo Maresca, the former Palmeiras player has already made three appearances for Chelsea and registered his first assist in the recent dominant victory over West Ham in the Premier League.
The Pressure of the First Goal
Now, the focus is on scoring his first goal in the blue shirt, something that has come close in recent matches but has yet to happen. "Unlocking" that first goal, in fact, is a challenge that many Brazilians have faced in the Premier League in recent years. Some managed to score right away, while others took a little longer. Antony was the only recent Brazilian player to score on his debut. In contrast, João Pedro and Firmino took the longest to score, only finding the net in their tenth game.
Time Taken for Brazilians to Score Their First Premier League Goal
| Brazilian Player | Games to First Goal |
|---|---|
| Antony | 1 |
| João Pedro | 10 |
| Firmino | 10 |
